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6. When not staying in a hotel in Canton TX visit the beautiful Edgewood Heritage Park historic outdoor museum and the Blackwell House, Canton’s oldest residence. As described on their website, this outdoor museum encompasses 20 authentically restored and furnished structures representing rural life in East Texas from the 1800’s to the 1920’s.

5 . If golfing is your thing, you won’t want to miss visiting the championship Twin Lakes Golf Course. Ranked by Texas Outside as one of the top 10 golf facilities in Texas. Twin Lakes was designed to challenge serious players while still giving novices a great place to learn to play. The picturesque course was designed around two beautiful lakes and a 1,000 acre tree farm giving the course a beautiful tranquility.

4. When not staying in a hotel in Canton TX we recommend visiting theYesterland Farm for a nostalgic step back in time — it’s old-fashioned fun on the farm with a new twist! From Fall festivities to a holiday wonderland of Christmas trees and Santa, it’s all farm-tastic family entertainment.

3. For a change of pace, visit the Edwin L. Cox, Jr., Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC). The TFFC website indicates they combine visitation and outdoor education with a production fish hatchery. The Center’s mission is to provide an educational, entertaining visitor experience that promotes freshwater sport fishing and the enhancement, conservation and stewardship of aquatic resources in Texas.

2. TripAdvisor.com describes Canton’s First Monday Trade Days as the self-professed oldest and largest flea market in the United States including more than 7,000 vendors. The event draws up to 500,000 people and is held each month on the Thursday through Sunday preceding the first Monday of the month. If you want to visit First Monday Trade Days be sure to book your hotel in Canton TX far in advance, as accommodations fill fast!

The 39th Annual Grand Saline Salt Festival is happening this weekend! Come out for a stay in one of our beautiful Texas cabins or bring the RV, and enjoy all the festivities of the Salt Festival!

The Salt Festival celebrates the heritage of Grand Saline as the home of Morton Salt. Festivities are mainly focused on the Morton Salt mines and will also include car shows, family activities and of course plenty of local musical talent. Be sure to come out to support “The Creek” regular and local favorite, Matt Bradshaw, on Saturday night!

If you are into shopping, there will be vendors galore displaying their wares! We heard there will be some Duck Dynasty items for sale as well.

Admission Tickets in advance $15 in advance $20 at the gate, Children 12 and under $5

If you are need more information on the The Salt Festival, check out the event website at saltfest.net.

We hope you will enjoy the weekend festivities while staying in one of our vacation cabins or camped out in one of our 5 star RV sites. Contact us today to make reservations for one of our beautiful vacation cabins in Texas at 877-927-3439 or book online!

Our last blog post discussed three of the top 7 things to look for in a good RV park. Today we will be talking about the other four things to be aware of when finding that perfect rv camping site.

Utilities – We know that when choosing an RV camping site you want to make sure there are proper utilities to accommodate your RV. At Mill Creek Ranch Resort our RV camping sites offer level concrete pads with full hookups for water, sewer and electricity at 20, 30 and 50 amp service. We also provide daily trash pickup at your RV camping site.

Park Location – Nothing is worse than pulling into an RV park expecting some peace and quiet and then to be inundated with road noise. At Mill Creek our RV resort is set back from the main road, and has trees to buffer any noise that may intrude on your peace. We pride ourselves in offering our RV camping site guests a resort experience, and that includes allowing them the quiet and peace of the East Texas piney woods.

Restrooms – When you are on the road, you expect your rv camping site to have a shower and restroom that is clean and well maintained. We provide extra clean restrooms, showers and laundry facilities. We want you to be comfortable no matter where you are in our rv park. Again, only the best for our rv resort guests at Mill Creek Ranch Resort!

Internet Access – More and more rv camping site parks are upgrading their services to accommodate tech-savvy guests. Mill Creek is no different! We offer wi-fi and cable access to all of our rv camping sites. Our friendly staff will help give you all the information you need to jump onto that information superhighway!

Please contact us next time you are looking for an RV camping site in Canton, TX at 903-567-6020 or make your reservation online today!

According to a popular RV blog there are 7 things to look for in a great RV park. Mill Creek Ranch Resort meets and exceeds all seven with our Canton, TX RV park resort. Today we will be looking at 3 of those points.

First Impressions – A friendly staff will greet you when you come to our RV park in Canton, TX. We pride ourselves on making sure that we are there for our RV guests from the minute they enter the park until they roll on to their next adventure. We offer complimentary concierge for our park guests. We also offer complimentary shuttle service to Canton’s First Monday Trade Days. Our friendly staff always has a nice hot cup of coffee brewing in our Grand Lodge & RV Lodge with large screen TVs and space for the RV Rally Groups. Each RV site has a fire ring where your first night’s firewood is provided courtesy of Mill Creek. We want our RV guests to come in to our RV resort, forget the world, relax and enjoy the hospitality that Mill Creek Ranch Resort has to offer.

Site Spacing is also an important point to consider when choosing an RV park. Mill Creek offers a variety of RV sites. We have premium sites that are lakeside or nestled in the trees with stand up grills, patio table and chairs, and a lighted pedestal for your outdoor pleasure. We have pull through sites that have plenty of room for slides. We also have back-in sites that are lined with trees allowing you to enjoy the piney woods of East Texas experience in its fullness.

Site Landscaping: Our grounds are meticulously manicured and maintained. We have many beautiful water features for your enjoyment. We maintain walking trails for a safe and pleasant nature walk for our RV park guests. Click here for a photo tour of our beautiful RV park resort.

Our next blog will talk about 4 more things to look for in a great RV park. We hope that you come stay with us soon and experience all that Mill Creek Ranch Resort has to offer our RV park guests.

Mill Creek Ranch Resort in Canton, TX has a new safer way to celebrate this year with their First Annual New Year’s Eve Barn Bash, December 31, 2012 at 7p.m. It seems they have thought of everything someone could need for a New Year’s Eve party, providing childcare for a fee and special discounted cabin rentals for the night to keep revelers off the roads after hours. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased by calling Mill Creek Ranch Resort at 903-567-6020. More information is available on the Mill Creek Ranch Resort blog.

There will be a cash bar that opens at 7pm and the event will be catered by Chez Willie. The FM 19 Back Porch Band will provide music for dancing while Chez Willie serves up cajun specialties and plenty of stories around a bonfire later in the evening.

When asked about the reason for this new way to celebrate New Year’s Eve, Stacy

Crossley from Mill Creek Ranch Resort explains, “We were looking for a way for families to celebrate the New Year in a safe environment and enjoy all the fun the resort offers, as they stay in our cabins and rv sites over the holiday.”

Mill Creek Ranch Resort is an upscale RV resort with fully equipped vacation cabin rentals for rent or purchase 60 miles east of Dallas. They offer full catering for any special event including family reunions, church and corporate retreats, and weddings. They have been awarded the Sam Good Award of Excellence and Top 100 RV parks for 2012. More information about Mill Creek Ranch Resort can be found at their websitehttp://millcreekranchresort.com or come by the office at 2102 N. Trade Days Blvd., Canton, TX 75103 for a tour.

Mill Creek Ranch Resort in Canton, TX is celebrating the holidays by offering some fantastic specials on their beautiful cottage rentals and rv sites! Come to Canton to enjoy a lovely romantic weekend, a fun Winter RV rally or to ring in the New Year at our New Year’s Eve Barn Bash!

New Year’s Eve Barn Bash Cottage Special

Our New Year’s Eve Barn Bash in the Pavilion will host, food, drink and dancing. You won’t need to worry about traveling home as you stay the night in one of our cozy cottage rentals at a reduced price of $125! Childcare is available for a fee to ticket holders.

Call Now to get your tickets! 877-927-3439Tickets are $25 per person if purchased by December 27, 2012!

A Romantic Christmas Gift!

Valentine Special for You & Your Sweetheart Treat the love of your life to a romantic getaway at Mill Creek Ranch Resort! A Dozen Roses will await your sweetie! In the evening the two of you can share a cup of hot cocoa with marshmallows around a cozy bonfire with live romantic guitar music!

Beginning January 1,2013 through February 28, 2013, we are offering a special winter rally rate. Groups of 10 or less are welcome, no site minimum required! The special includes the First Monday dates January 3-6, 2013 and January 31-February 3, 2013. We do require a 2 night minimum stay. Sites are $20 per night. Call Dorinda Morrow at (903) 567-6020 ext. 253 to book your Winter Rally today!

Don’t forget to Like us on Facebook to get our Winter Special for a beautiful Canton cottage rental!

Looking for something to do in Canton, TX? Stay in a great Canton cottage at Mill Creek Ranch Resort and then hit the town!

On the downtown square you will find Texas Roadhouse Winery serving Texas wines and providing live entertainment on Thursday and Saturday nights.

Just a short drive from Canton, in Ben Wheeler you will find Moore’s Store and the Forge Bistro with live music every weekend and full bar.

And of course every Friday night here at Mill Creek we have live entertainment, food and a full bar at the Creek in the Grand Lodge. Mill Creek is where Canton folks come to enjoy the view and kick up their heels!

279 Artisan Trail is this weekend! Come out for a great event that includes an art show, live entertainment and shopping from Edom to Ben Wheeler, just a hop skip and a jump from Canton! Go to their website for more details.

Contact us for more information on things to do and cottage rentals in Canton, TX at 903-567-6020!

Things to do when it’s not First Monday in Canton,TX!

When it is First Monday in Canton, not many folks want to do more than go shop ‘till they drop at the Trade Days’ Markets. So, you might ask what would you do in Canton when it is not First Monday weekend? Well, we are here to help you out with your fun family getaway planning!

Do you like to fish?

Lake Fork is just 30 miles away and is known as the trophy bass fishing lake of Texas, holding 15 of the top 20 Texas State Record Largemouth Bass.

How about playing a round of golf at Twin Lakes Golf Course?

9 miles away, Twin Lakes Golf Course was chosen by the Dallas Morning News as one of the top ten new courses in Texas! If you are not up to a full 18, come to Splash Kingdom Waterpark & Miniature Golf (1/2 mile) The glow-in-the-dark 3D mini golf course is open year round and available for parties. The water park opens Memorial Day weekend.

Still feeling the itch to shop?

Canton Dish Barn, one mile away in downtown Canton, is a shop you must explore! Their knowledgeable and friendly staff eagerly await to answer your questions and serve you for all your Fiestaware needs. They are always updating their inventory and have a great selection to choose from! There are many more unique shops in downtown. Make an afternoon of shopping then go relax for a nice evening meal at Four Winds Steakhouse. No trip to Canton is complete without a visit to this rustic but modern ranch house that serves the finest steak and seafood that you can find in East Texas!

How about some night life?

On the downtown square you will find Texas Roadhouse Winery serving Texas wines and providing live entertainment on Thursday and Saturday nights. Just a short drive to Ben Wheeler you will find the Moore Store and the Forge with live music every weekend and full bar. And of course every Friday night here at Mill Creek we have live entertainment, food and a full bar at the Creek in the Grand Lodge.

Want to get adventurous and take a walk on the wild side?

Check out the gators and other wildlife at East Texas Gators & Wildlife Park. Just 7 miles to this great natural park. Relax by the duck pond and watch the Gators feed in their natural environment. View gator eggs, baby gators and adult gators of all sizes. There are also ducks, snakes, swans, geese, lizards, turtles, fish and other reptiles to keep you entertained.

Head over to WIRED Zip Line & Challenge Course a brand new state of the art zip line adventure course in Canton, Texas. With some of the highest platforms and the longest zip lines in the state of Texas, their trained and certified guides will guide you through every step of the course whether you’re on the zip lines or the sky bridges. Ground school will teach you everything you need to know to have a thrilling experience on the WIRED course.

Got a need for speed?

Buffalo Creek Motocross Park(5 miles) Buffalo Creek is real motocross. Winding outdoor layout, great jumps, diverse obstacles with five different soil types. Separate 4 wheeler track also available. Fun for all ages. Live bands every Saturday night in The Door Club at the track!

Just want to take things slow?

Come to YesterLand Farm for a nostalgic step back in time — it’s old-fashioned fun on the farm with a new twist! From Fall festivities to a holiday wonderland of Christmas trees and Santa, it’s all farm-tastic family entertainment in Canton, Texas! And they’re just one mile from the famous Canton First Monday.

Or delve into the history of the area at Heritage Park Outdoor Museum (10 miles) Founded in 1976 as a bicentennial ongoing project, Edgewood Heritage Park encompasses fourteen restored and furnished structures representing rural life in 1900 Van Zandt County. The outdoor museum preserves the rural culture and architectural heritage for present and future generations. Tour turn of the century buildings, such as the “Tomcat” Cafe, the Edgewood Band Stand, Gilliam’s Gas Station, a country store, barber shop and print shop. Experience a taste of what life was like back then.

No matter what you are looking for in a family getaway we know you will find something fun for the whole family with Mill Creek Ranch Resort as your home base! Come stay in one of our fully equipped cabins and enjoy all that East Texas has to offer!

Contact us for more information on planning a fun family vacation in Canton, TX at 877-927-3439!

Welcome to our new blog for Mill Creek Ranch Resort. We will be posting upcoming events and other items of interest here related to luxury RV site camping and vacationing in beautiful East Texas. USA Today Travel reported Mill Creek Ranch Resort to be one of the Top 12 “A” listed campgrounds in the nation by GuestRated.com.

We invite you to come stay at our beautiful RV resort campground. Our RV sites are fully equipped and ready for your next trip to Canton! At Mill Creek you will find a variety of lengthy rv sites; pull-through rv sites to accommodate multiple slides, and back-in rv sites lined with trees with level concrete pads. Our rv sites have full hookups for water, sewer and electric (20, 30 and 50 amp service).

The amenities at our rv park are what set us apart. We have Wi-Fi Internet and Cable TV, extra clean showers, restrooms and laundry facilities, daily trash pick-up at your site, a lighted pedestal and a fenced dog park! Our RV lodge has game tables and a large screen TV, and you can always find a nice pot of complimentary coffee. If you forgot something we have a store with grocery items, camping and RV supplies and even some gift items.

Enjoy a picnic at our picnic tables or have a marshmallow roast at your fire ring. We always provide your first night’s firewood free! We have complimentary RV concierge service available when you need it, and we do not allow tent camping on the grounds.

We hope that you will join us soon for Canton First Monday Trade Days or just to enjoy the beauty of East Texas! Make your rv site reservation online or call and talk with a resort representative who can assist you with your reservation. 877-927-3439.